Configure readers with a custom splash screen
Customize the default splash screen for your readers.
A splash screen is the default screen that displays when your reader is ready to accept payments. You can set a custom splash screen for these readers in one of two ways:
- In the Dashboard
- Using the Configuration API
You can configure an account default splash screen, which applies to all readers in your fleet. You can also configure a custom splash screen for individual locations, which overrides the splash screen configured at the account level. Locations without a custom splash screen inherit the account default splash screen.
To update the splash screen, navigate to the relevant configuration you want to change and edit it. If adding a new configuration, create a new one first.
- Navigate to the Manage locations page.
- Find the specific location you want to change.
- Click the overflow menu () > Edit configuration.
- Click Edit or Override next to the Splash screen icon.
- Select the reader type (for example, S700, BBPOS WisePOS E) to indicate which reader type to apply the splash screen to.
- You can’t upload or apply a single splash screen across every reader type.
- Upload an image to display on your readers. JPG and PNG images must be less than 2MB. GIF images must be less than 4 MB. Each reader has a specific display resolution and you must crop your JPG or PNG image to fit those dimensions. GIF images scale automatically.
- Click Done.
- Apply the configuration changes by clicking Apply changes on the configuration drawer.
Caution
GIF files under 4 MB might still fail to upload. If this occurs, reduce the file size further by manually deleting frames. Try reducing the GIF’s frame count by 50% until the upload succeeds.
| Reader | Resolution (W x H) | Accepts GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe S700 | 1080 x 1920 | |
| BBPOS WisePOS E | 720 x 1280 | |
| Verifone P400 | 320 x 480 | – |
After uploading, save the changes and apply the configuration. The splash screen updates on the reader within 10 minutes.